2 4 8 link identical numbers

2 4 8 link identical numbers is an easy and enjoyable game to play. Simply connect the dots that have the same number vertically or horizontally. Your number chain will then combine and form a new dot with a new number (this brand-new number will be a numerous of the dots you simply connected ...) What is the highest possible score?

How To Play 

Connect the dots with the same numbers vertically or horizontally.